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Steve McLendon | Defensive Lineman

Team:	Pittsburgh Steelers
Age / DOB:	(27) / 1/3/1986
Ht / Wt:	6'4' / 325
College:	Troy
Contract:	view contract details [x] 4/18/2013: Signed a three-year, $7.25 million contract. The deal included a $1.675 million signing bonus.
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Steve McLendon is expecting to be the Steelers' every-down nose tackle this season.

A former undrafted free agent that has been cut four separate times, McLendon is stepping in for Casey Hampton. He certainly doesn't lack for confidence. "The typical Steve McLendon is I want to be powerful and strong like Casey, I want to be smart like Chris Hoke, and I want to be quick and fast like Jay Ratliff of the Cowboys." McLendon did grade out positively while playing 139 snaps as Hampton's caddy last season. May 29 - 11:11 AM

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steve McLendon ready to go as No. 1 NT
May 29 - 11:11 AM
Steelers re-sign NT McLendon to 3-year deal
Apr 18 - 2:27 PM
Steelers RFA NT McLendon visits Packers
Apr 17 - 7:21 PM
Steelers give McLendon original-pick tender
Mar 9 - 3:58 PM

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Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers re-signed restricted free agent NT Steve McLendon to a three-year contract.

McLendon, 27, drew interest from the Packers over the last two days, forcing Pittsburgh's hand to lock up Casey Hampton's heir apparent. McLendon appeared in all 16 games in 2012, registering seven tackles and two sacks. He played just 139 defensive snaps, but he can expect to see a hefty uptick this year.

Apr 18 - 2:27 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Restricted free agent NT Steve McLendon visited the Packers on Wednesday.

McLendon, 27, is penciled in as Pittsburgh's starting nose tackle with veteran Casey Hampton a free agent. There's also been talk the Steelers could move McLendon to end. The Packers need help up front after being run through in the playoffs. McLendon, originally undrafted, was tendered at the lowest level. Restricted free agents have until Friday to sign offer sheets.

Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter

Apr 17 - 7:21 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers extended an original-pick tender to restricted free agent NT Steve McLendon.

McLendon is believed to be the heir apparent to Casey Hampton at nose tackle, but there's also chatter that he could move to defensive end in the 3-4. He has ideal height at 6-foot-4 while also showing the ability to push the pocket in limited opportunities. The low tender will pay McLendon $1.323 million.

Source: ESPN.com

Mar 9 - 3:58 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette considers it "preposterous" that Steelers NT Steve McLendon is listed at 6-foot-4, 280.

McLendon weighed 280 as a junior at Troy, and is 325 pounds today. The latter weight makes a lot more sense for a 3-4 nose. A former undrafted free agent, McLendon has practiced and played well enough that he's the favorite to open the season as Pittsburgh's starting nose tackle. Casey Hampton will rotate in on obvious running downs. Alameda Ta'amu will likely be a weekly scratch.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sun, Aug 19, 2012 12:34:00 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "no one has had a better training camp" than Steelers NT Steve McLendon.

McLendon was running as a starter before Casey Hampton (ACL surgery) was activated from the camp/PUP list, and beat writer Ed Bouchette believes he could hold the job heading into the regular season. A former undrafted free agent, McLendon appeared in 14 games in 2011, making 13 tackles and one sack.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sat, Aug 18, 2012 12:03:00 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

The Steelers have "no reservations" about starting Steve McLendon at nose tackle if Casey Hampton (ACL surgery) isn't ready.

A former undrafted free agent, McLendon notched 13 tackles and one sack in 14 games last season. The Steelers have incentive to pump up McLendon's confidence with Hampton appearing doubtful for Week 1, but fourth-round pick Alameda Ta'amu could pass him as the favorite to start if Hampton isn't ready.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Mon, May 28, 2012 11:09:00 AM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steve McLendon is expected to make his first ever start at nose tackle for the Steelers against the Cardinals this week.

Starter Casey Hampton (shoulder) is out again and backup Chris Hoke (stinger) is facing long odds to play. At 6'4" and 280 pounds, McLendon doesn't have a nose tackle build. It's a matchup upgrade for Beanie Wells this week.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Fri, Oct 21, 2011 09:45:00 AM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers signed DE Steve McLendon from their practice squad.

McLendon gets the nod over Jay Alford. The on-again off-again Steeler should be active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints, and will provide defensive line depth.

Sat, Oct 30, 2010 02:58:00 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

The Steelers are expected to sign DE Steve McLendon from their practice squad.

They had Jay Alford in for a workout Wednesday, but they're likely to add McLendon instead. It would be the third time he's been on the active roster this season. He had a tackle and a fumble recovery in Week 2.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thu, Oct 28, 2010 08:45:00 AM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers waived DE Steve McLendon.

McLendon was up for one week after Dennis Dixon (knee) went on injured reserve, but his roster spot is needed for the return of Ben Roethlisberger.

Source: Mac's Football Blog

Thu, Oct 7, 2010 07:44:00 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers signed DE Steve McLendon off their practice squad.

McLendon will be the Steelers' No. 4 or 5 end moving forward.

Sat, Oct 2, 2010 03:07:00 PM

Steve McLendon - DL - Steelers

Steelers waived DE Steve McLendon.

McLendon, a second-year undrafted free agent out of Troy, was activated Saturday when Byron Leftwich was released. He'll revert to the practice squad.

Mon, Sep 20, 2010 04:28:00 PM

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Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Ben Roethlisberger Sidelined Ben Roethlisberger (knee) has resumed a throwing program. Roethlisberger has been throwing to receivers on the practice field and said that he "could play Sunday" if it were the regular season. He continues to progress ahead of schedule after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery last week. Roethlisberger remains on track to be 100 percent for training camp. Jun 14
	2	Bruce Gradkowski
	3	Landry Jones
	4	John Parker Wilson
RB	1	Le'Veon Bell
	2	Isaac Redman
	3	La'Rod Stephens-Howling
	4	Jonathan Dwyer
	5	Baron Batch
GLB	1	Le'Veon Bell
	2	Isaac Redman
3RB	1	Le'Veon Bell
	2	La'Rod Stephens-Howling
FB	1	Will Johnson
WR1	1	Antonio Brown
	2	Markus Wheaton
	3	Justin Brown
	4	David Gilreath
	5	Reggie Dunn
WR2	1	Emmanuel Sanders
	2	Jerricho Cotchery
	3	Plaxico Burress
	4	Derek Moye
	5	Kashif Moore
WR3	1	Jerricho Cotchery
TE	1	Heath Miller Sidelined According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, there's a "strong possibility" Heath Miller (ACL, MCL, PCL surgery) won't be ready for Week 1. In this scenario, blocker Matt Spaeth would be Pittsburgh's starting tight end. The Trib-Review calls Miller "out indefinitely," despite previous optimism he'd be ready for the opener. He didn't participate in any portions of OTAs. Miller suffered the three-ligament knee tear on December 23 and had reconstructive surgery on January 2. He should be viewed as a TE2 only in fantasy drafts. Jun 16
	2	Matt Spaeth
	3	David Paulson
	4	David Johnson
	5	Jamie McCoy
K	1	Shaun Suisham
	2	Danny Hrapmann

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